Perhaps it was one of these models pictured on the streets of South Tyneside in years gone by.
Hillmans, Beetles, Morris. They are all there as well as plenty more for you to identify.
So take a look and see how many models you recognise.
And then, why not get in touch to tell us more.
1. Recognise it?
A shopping scene in Station Road, Hebburn, but what make of car is it? Photo: gz
2. A festive sight
A familiar sight in 1968. Recognise the make of this car in New Green Street? Photo: gz
3. Can you recognise the model of car?
Dean Road in South Shields in 1966 but what is the car? Photo: gz
4. New Green Street in 1962
Plenty of shops in the background but what is the car in the foreground? Photo: gz